Diaries, 1862-1866
- Title:
- Diaries, 1862-1866
- Creator:
- Livermore, ELizabeth A.
- Accession / Call Number:
- M 1970-042
- Object ID:
- M 1970-042
- Date:
- 1862-1866
- Physical Description:
- 2 vols.
- Scope and Content:
- Milford, N.H. Journal kept in large volumes lettered Milford Academy, begun as Records of the Board of Trustees, 1835-1840, by her father, Solomon Kidder Livermore. Elizabeth took care of her mother. Her chief interest was in the mail, letters from her brother Leonard, a minister in Cambridge, and from her nephew, Thomas L. LIvermore, with the 5th N.H. Vols. whom she calls Capt. Leonard. She worked for the Soldier's Aid Society, corresponded with the Sanitary Commission. The diary comments on military and political affairs. She heard Vice President Hamlin speak at Amherst, Nov. 1, 1864; received news of death of Lincoln April 15, 1865.Picture of author in volume, photograph made in Boston.
- Subjects:
- Livermore, Elizabeth A., Women Diaries.
- Locations:
- Milford (N.H.)
United States History Civil War, 1861-1865. - Level Description:
- Item
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